As expected, Ventura arrived back at Southampton very early this morning. She will stay berthed at the Ocean Terminal for another 24 hours or so before starting her first cruise (N307) of the 2013 UK season on Sunday afternoon – a 7-night Iberian Coast cruise calling at Vigo, Lisbon, Oporto and La Coruna.

Thanks to all who commented about her progress homewards on previous posts. Among those comments have been several from people who will on this first cruise of her season. I would be very grateful indeed for any reports from Ventura during, or after the cruise. Brief reports or full reviews, anything will be fine. For the time being, please send them to my personal email address: tom_burke[at]mac[dot]com .

(The picture is definitely of Ventura, but obviously not at Southampton. That’s her berthed at Cephallonia in May or June 2011.)